International Tourism Grant Program
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Who can apply
More DCEO ABOUT US International Tourism Grant Program DCEO Grants Apply for Funding Upcoming Grant Trainings Video Training & Resources Contact Us International Tourism Grant Program Awarding Agency Name Commerce And Econ Opp Agency Contact Dana Huston (ceo.tourismgrants@illinois.gov) Announcement Type Initial Type of Assistance Instrument Grant Funding Opportunity Number FY27-1 Funding Opportunity Title International Tourism Grant Program CSFA Number 420-25-1607 CSFA Popular Name International Tourism Grant Program Anticipated Number of Awards 10 Estimated Total Program Funding $1,000,000 Award Range $10,000 - $200,000 Source of Funding State Cost Sharing or Matching Requirements Yes Indirect Costs Allowed No Restrictions on Indirect Costs No Posted Date 05/15/2026 Application Date Range 05/15/2026 - 06/15/2026 : 5:00 PM CSFA Link https://gata.illinois.gov/grants/csfa.html?page=Opportunity.aspx&nofo=4276 Technical Assistance Session Offered : Yes Mandatory : No Date : 05/26/2026 : 10:00 AM Registration link : https://illinois.webex.com/illinois/j.php?MTID=m49b38520ff3c0be7494ec464a7f5aaad For your application to be considered, your entity must be pre-qualified.
About this opportunity
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